Hi there friends...
Since the renovations on the first floor have been finished and everything was put back together the one thing that kept bugging me was the lighting over the table in our breakfast area.
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When I got the new Ballard catalog and saw all the lighting was 15% off I bit the bullet and ordered this lantern I had my eye on!
Before...
Love the After!
It comes in three different colors...I choose the brick red.
It seems every time we make an update in this house it's never a quick fix!!
The new lantern is quite heavy so we had to replace the original plastic electrical box with this metal one.
Soooooooo...
while we were at it I was finally able to get the light centered over the table.
Not having it centered before drove me nuts!!
Instead of patching up the hole and having to repaint the entire ceiling I chose to use a ceiling medallion...which of course got a paint treatment of it's own!
I love the way the medallion turned out.
I used AS Versailles and Chateau Grey along with both clear and dark wax to give it an old layered look.
Now I have something else in mind for the the kitchen...the wheels are always spinning lol!!
Have a super week!
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49 comments:
A brick red light fixture - I love it!! It's just perfect in your space.
A brick red light fixture - I love it!! It's just perfect in your space.
How fabulous!! I love it!
That is the perfect light for your home! I love the red and I love your aged medallion.
So pretty, Martina! Love the new sparkle over your breakfast table!
I love it Martina, goes so well with your lampshade too! I can't wait to see what ideas you have for your kitchen ...
Have a great day!
LOVE your new lantern and the ceiling medallion too....beautiful color! Can't wait to see your plans for the kitchen :o)
~Des
Oh my gosh I just LOVE your new lantern! It is so beautiful and looks great in your space!
I've seen that red one around and I absolutely love it!!! Love your fearless style too...the medallion really completes the look...what a difference it makes Martina!
So gorgeous Martina-love the new light fixture!
It's adorable! I love the red and it looks perfect! Isn't it the truth that NOTHING is ever an easy fix! Same around our house...
Love it! A good light fixture makes a room, and you got yourself an awesome one. Enjoy!!
I have always loved "lantern lighting"... goes so well in most decors...I love this particular lantern and color as I have seen it in person at Kim's and it is truly beautiful...looks great in your breakfast area and love the medallion...looking forward to the reveal of your "wheels spinning" !
That looks so gorgeous Martina! I love the brick red choice it is perfect.
Love your new lantern! It stands out more than the light fixture you had before so it makes a nice statement over your table.
That is such a cool lantern! The medallion dresses is up so well; and your paint job matches perfectly.
Nancy
Love your new light, Martina! The ceiling medallion looks great, too. I love the color with the light. I just ordered a couple of things from the new Ballard's catalog, too. I have been putting it right into the recycling bin when it comes, to avoid buying, but I couldn't resist looking through this recent one. And, see, I ordered stuff!
Wowzie Martina gorgeous!
Your lantern style light fixture looks so pretty over your table and chairs. Very nice update!
Mary Alice
Martina, Love the lantern and it looks wonderful in your pretty kitchen.
xx,
Sherry
That looks GREAT. I love the color in your setting and that medallion is perfect! It must have been off just a little bit if you could cover it with the medallion. I think having it off a little bit is worse than it being 3 feet out of the way. lol Not really-but I know how you felt!
Have a great night- xo Diana
Love your new light. What a great color.
You lucky gal, you! What a great deal on that fabulous lantern (which I have drooled over many times before)! It's perfect in your breakfast area, giving it such a french country feel!
Perfect!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
You know I love that light since I have it, too. Good job.
Really pretty, Martina! Perfect for your space and you did a great job on the medallion!
Wow - it looks great, Martina. And makes such a huge difference!
Hi Martina, your new lighting is gorgeous. I love the brick red finish and your medallion is perfect. Love the finish you gave it. Everything is beautiful!
xo
Lovely with the ceiling medallion!
Brenda
Your new light looks fantastic, and I am so happy to see it in a real home. I have considered that one for my breakfast area, too.
All your fall decorating is so pretty! Even though it is not Fall per se, I really love your collection of walking canes.
It looks amazing. What a fabulous lantern and I love, love, love the medallion too.
Martina great lantern. I always love Ballard lighting. You know me I love ceiling medallions.
Cindy
I absolutely love the new lighting. Makes a huge difference. Beautiful!
Love the new light fixture - it's so charming! Great choice!!
xo. Leslie
Segreto Finishes
Beautiful, love the new fixture! :)
What a difference a light makes!!! It's gorgeous and completely changes the mood of the whole room. Great choice, oh, nothing is centered in this old charmer of us. Just got to get use to it...ain't happening!
I love the red lantern!! and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your table it is beautiful!!!
I love your new light fixture Martina!! Just perfect!
I love the lamp, Martina. It is perfect for your beautiful home....Christine
Love the lantern, the red is a perfect patina in your home tying in all the colors used.
Wonderful home designs to love.
Xx
Dore
It's perfect Martina...love the color and the lantern style!!...I have a few light fixtures from Ballard at the beach house and LOVE them....completes the look in your space for sure!
xo, Mariaelena
So pretty, Martina! I love that pop of color in your kitchen!
It looks fabulous Martina! The red patina is perfect.
I love the lantern and wish I could have something hanging from our ceiling. But, in our little house, the dining room table sometimes gets removed for parties and then someone would hit their head.
Look great Martina. Love how your medallion looks!
Pretty lantern and I love your kitchen chairs!!
So lovely! What a great replacement.
Martina, I love this great chandy in your home! REally looks beautiful.
I saw the same one and thought about putting two of them over my kitchen island. Just stunning!
I love your new lantern and I really love the medallion! The colors turned out great!
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